Background
Kurz, Gerhard Eugen was born on August 25, 1939 in Stuttgart, Germany. Came to the United States, 1965, naturalized, 1973. Son of Eugen and Martha (Fried) Kurz.
Kurz, Gerhard Eugen was born on August 25, 1939 in Stuttgart, Germany. Came to the United States, 1965, naturalized, 1973. Son of Eugen and Martha (Fried) Kurz.
Came to the United States, 1965, naturalized, 1973. Bachelor with honors, U. Wales, 1964. Master of Business Administration, New York University, 1971.
Doctorate in Public Administrn.
(honorary) Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 1993.
With MobilShipping Company, 1964, manager industry studies, New York City, 1972-1975, manager joint ventures, 1976-1979, manager finance planning, analysis, and controls, 1980-1981, vice president Middle East and marine planning, 1982-1988. President Mobil Shipping and Transportation Company, 1988. Board directors Seamen"s Church Institute, Internat.Registries Incorporated., American Bureau Shipping, Cristal Limited.
Chairman Marine Preservation Association, International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation Trustee Mariner"s Museum.
Director Coast Guard Foundation.
Trustee Mariner's Museum. Director Coast Guard Foundation. Member Westfield Junior Chamber of C. (treasurer, board directors 1973-1974), American Management Association, River Bend Country Club.
Married Emma Margaretha East. Olving, November 2, 1964. Children: Thomas, Christopher, Annika, Christina.